In 2011 (Freshman): Zach made 52 starts at first base and as the designated hitter…drove in a team-leading 49 RBIs and tied for the team-lead in home runs with 10…hit .309 on the season and posted a .536 slugging percentage…walked 21 times and tied for the team-lead in doubles with 13…started his career at Tech recording at least on hit in his first 10 games…had 18 multi-hit games and posted three hits in five games…drove in four runs against Virginia Tech and Eastern Michigan…named to the OVC all-Freshman Team.

Soddy-Daisy High School: Stephens earned four letters from Soddy-Daisy High School, and was named all-state, Best of Preps, all-district and all-region after batting .450 with 63 RBI, 17 home runs and 13 doubles during his senior season, helping his team to the district title.

Personal: Full name is Zachary Lewis Stephens...born December 13, 1991 in Nashville, Tenn...son of Dan and Beverly Stephens...majoring business.